VooDoo Bizango cage screws

b0gd4n

Hey guys.

I recently bought a VooDoo Bizango and was trying to install a bottle cage onto the frame using the existing screws.

Being impatient I managed to ruin one of the screws and it's not even tight. As a consequence the cage rattles quite badly.

I was wondering if anyone who owns this bike might know where can I get another of this screw?

Thanks in advance!

cooldad

Generally all a standard size so my favourite toy
Probably some here

But have you stripped the bolt or the inserts?

oxocube1

Sounds to me like you have stripped the threads in the frame. You may be able to get it re-tapped but if there is no material left to tap, that won't be possible. Pop back to the store you bought it from and see if they can tap it for you, they will also have a spare bolt if it's required.

b0gd4n

cooldad wrote:

Generally all a standard size so my favourite toy
Probably some here

But have you stripped the bolt or the inserts?

thanks.

it's the insets.

b0gd4n

oxocube1 wrote:

Sounds to me like you have stripped the threads in the frame. You may be able to get it re-tapped but if there is no material left to tap, that won't be possible. Pop back to the store you bought it from and see if they can tap it for you, they will also have a spare bolt if it's required.

the frame's fine, it's just the insets. I guess It'll take a bit of meddling with the screw to remove it first.

freezing77

b0gd4n wrote:

oxocube1 wrote:

Sounds to me like you have stripped the threads in the frame. You may be able to get it re-tapped but if there is no material left to tap, that won't be possible. Pop back to the store you bought it from and see if they can tap it for you, they will also have a spare bolt if it's required.

the frame's fine, it's just the insets. I guess It'll take a bit of meddling with the screw to remove it first.

Probably not a simple as you think if you have loosened the insert in the frame.

Here is a picture of what those inserts look like before and after fitting.

The Rookie

Otherwise known as a rivnut.

It can be drilled out and if your lucky the remains will be able to come out (via the BB shell for downtube or out the seatpost for seat tube) then you'll need a new one inserted by someone with the tool.

freezing77

The Rookie wrote:

Otherwise known as a rivnut.

It can be drilled out and if your lucky the remains will be able to come out (via the BB shell for downtube or out the seatpost for seat tube) then you'll need a new one inserted by someone with the tool.

Pedant mode on.

If you are a "Merkin" please continue calling these inserts rivnuts.

If you speak english proper like, they are nutserts.

https://www.google.com/search?q=nutsert&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb

The Rookie

http://www.Rivetnut.co.uk

freezing77

Please note Rivetnut,not Rivnut ™

freezing77

To get back on topic if indeed it is the insert loose in the frame it is possible sometimes to reset these if you have the correct tool.
Some bike shops have them but not many .
It is possible to make a diy tool using a machine screw and some nuts


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NuIHf0gpJxU

cooldad

Or stick some epoxy in the hole, fit the cage and worry about it if you ever decide to take it off.